Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Read our Pistons vs Wizards prediction for this NBA regular season game in Washington. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Pistons have a 6-8 so far this season.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (21st).
  • The Pistons are coming off a 99-95 win vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards head into the game at 2-9.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (25th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.

Pistons vs Wizards Prediction

The Pistons (-198) are favored by 4.5 points over the Wizards (+165) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The over/under line for the game is 228.5.

Washington (2-9) has lost seven straight games and is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference. Detroit (6-8) is 7th in the East and 2nd in the Central Division.

Pistons vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 17th
  • Betting Odds DET -4.5, DET -198 | WAS +165 O/U 228.5

Pistons Preview: Can the Pistons Offense Score Enough in Washington?

Detroit improved to 6-8 this season with a 99-95 win over the Raptors on Friday. The Pistons were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 194 points fell well short of the O/U line of 224.5.

A key moment in the game was a 13-0 run by Detroit, which extended the score from 27-23 to 40-23. After falling behind 78-73 going into the 4th quarter, the Pistons rallied by outscoring Toronto 26-17 in the final period.

The Pistons managed just 99 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 41.1% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 21.1% clip. Malik Beasley led the way with 20 points, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.

Cade Cunningham contributed 15 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 28.6% from the floor and 22.2% from deep. Jaden Ivey added 14 points, while Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Defensively, the Pistons were solid, holding the Raptors to just 95 points on 36% shooting. They gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up, allowing 25 in the 2nd, 26 in the 3rd, and just 17 in the 4th to secure the win.

From beyond the arc, Detroit limited Toronto to 8 three-pointers on 25% shooting. The Raptors also went 17/22 from the free-throw line. The Pistons recorded 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 17 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 8 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Wizards?

Detroit improved to 6-8 on the season with a 99-95 road win over the Raptors on Friday. The Pistons, who were favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 194 points fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.

A key moment came when Detroit went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 27-23 to 40-23. After falling behind 78-73 heading into the 4th quarter, the Pistons rallied by outscoring the Raptors 26-17 in the final period.

In their 129-117 loss to the Hawks, the Wizards shot 40.6% from the field, connecting on 15 threes at a 34.9% clip. Kyle Kuzma led the way with 24 points, 14 of which came in the opening quarter.

Jordan Poole added 22 points, hitting 4 threes, while Alexandre Sarr contributed 20 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George also added 8 points each in the final period.

The Wizards gave up 129 points to the Hawks, allowing 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Washington's defense held Atlanta to 32% shooting from three, with the Hawks making 12 threes.

Washington sent Atlanta to the line 30 times, where they hit 25 free throws. The Wizards grabbed 39 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Pistons vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Detroit has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 103. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-1-1.
  • In their last three games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Pistons have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Pistons vs Wizards Prediction

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